Zinc price trades near one-year high as market weighs supply risks Prices for the metal have rallied more than 13% over the past two weeks amid the threat of reduced output from refiners. Bloomberg News | April 11, 2024 | 8:34 pm
Protesters agree to lift blockade near Las Bambas copper mine Owner China's MMG faces a fresh protest by local communities demanding greater benefits from the Las Bambas copper mine. Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 5:09 pm
Alaska sues EPA over Pebble mine prohibitions It comes about a month after a similar lawsuit was filed by the site's developer, Northern Dynasty Minerals. Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 5:04 pm
Denarius sees quick restart for former Lundin nickel-copper mine in Spain The Aguablanca mine will produce a total of 43.2 million lb. nickel and 34.6 million lb. copper plus gold, platinum, and palladium. Staff Writer | April 11, 2024 | 10:55 am
Chile’s copper output up 9.8% in February, Codelco production dips Copper production from the Escondida miner rose 34% to 97,500 tons. Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 10:17 am
Mexico’s Supreme Court could strike down president’s mining reforms next week Over 500 constitutional challenges have been filed against the law, Mexico mining law expert Santiago Suarez Sevilla says. Henry Lazenby | April 11, 2024 | 10:00 am
Global copper smelters less active after China’s planned output cuts Average inactive capacity in China rose to 9% in March from 8.3% in the first two months. Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 7:45 am
Chinese investors snap up copper, gold stocks to drive 10% gains A gauge tracking resources firms listed in Shanghai and Shenzhen has gained 10% in the past month. Bloomberg News | April 10, 2024 | 5:29 pm
Vitol CEO confirms energy trading giant is getting into metals The world’s biggest independent commodities trader is expanding beyond oil, gas and power. Bloomberg News | April 10, 2024 | 3:24 pm